US EditionStarlink Operating in Iran_ Elon Musk Says_ as Islamic Regime Shuts Internet Down
- Elon Musk confirmed Starlink satellite internet service activated in Iran on June 14, 2025, amid an internet blackout during escalating Iran-Israel tensions.
- The activation followed Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Thursday that killed multiple military leaders, damaged nuclear sites, and prompted Iran's government to impose temporary internet restrictions.
- Musk responded to a request from conservative analyst Mark Levin to turn on Starlink, aiming to aid Iranians cut off from outside news due to government blackouts.
- Musk tweeted, "The beams are on," signaling the service is live despite Iran banning satellite internet, while Starlink has launched over 7,000 satellites globally since 2019.
- The initiative could enhance internet connectivity for Iranians amid protests and potentially undermine government censorship, although Elon Musk’s Starlink now encounters rivalry from Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, which began deploying satellites in April 2025.
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Musk Activates Starlink in Iran After Internet Shutdown
Iran imposed a sweeping internet shutdown for thousands of citizens following Israeli military strikes on nuclear and military sites. The blackout aimed to suppress the spread of information and prevent public organization. Responding swiftly, Elon Musk activated SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Iran. Posting on X, he confirmed with three words: “The beams are on.” This move bypasses Tehran’s digital censorship and restores global…
Elon Musk's Starlink activates satellite in Iran amid Israel tensions
US tech giant Elon Musk has announced that Starlink satellite communications system has been activated in Iran after the country imposed internet restrictions amid ongoing tensions with Israel. In response to social a social media user suggesting that Tehran may have shut the internet to deal with rebellion from within the country, Musk replied, “The beams are on”. Starlink uses the low earth orbit to enable communication at locations that are i…
‘The Beams Are On’: Iran Axes Internet, Musk Turns On Starlink To Allow Iranian Dissidents Access
After the tyrannical Iranian regime turned off the internet in Iran — effectively preventing the Iranian people from knowing the damage caused to the regime by Israel’s military strikes and thus emboldening them to challenge the regime — free speech advocate Elon Musk confirmed he had turned on Starlink, allowing the Iranian people access to the Internet.Musk responded to Fox News host and radio host Mark Levin, who noted, “Elon Musk can put the…
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